Only an individual can act with true independence of the collective. And only one centered in Spirit, Jung tells us, becomes an individual.
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Buddha’s Profound Teachings on Death
What does it take to have no fear of dying? Is there some insight (or experience) that can set you free not only from the fear of death – but from death itself? What would it even mean to be “free of death”?
The Man Who Solved Enlightenment – Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti saw through the illusions of the mind and revealed a path to direct perception of reality, to enlightenment…
Embrace Your Shadow: Carl Jung’s 3 Steps to Wholeness
Recognizing our shadow and how we repress it is key to inner growth. And by integrating the shadow into our personality, we tap into unsuspected reserves of peace, vitality, and understanding.
Is Santa Real? | Carl Jung & Buddha On Reality
‘Santa Claus can’t possibly be real! There’s no way an oversized old man sneaks into our home on Christmas Eve—we don’t even have a chimney!’ Such were the hard words of 10-year-old Alexy when his mom and I recently mentioned Christmas. Halfway through my awkward attempt at a reply, Alexy interrupted with an even deadlier…
Buddha’s Greatest Teaching: Dependent Origination
Dependent Origination is Buddha’s deepest teaching into the nature of reality, of the self, and of the path to liberation (nirvana).
How To Transform Anger | Buddhist Wisdom
It takes years for a tree to grow and bear fruit. It takes only a moment to cut that tree down. If wisdom, compassion, and peace are the trees we grow, anger is the ax that cuts them down.